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February 2026

Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! Instructor: Helene Liatsos REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – How to Start Your Business

Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea to life. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The webinar covers tax considerations for a sole proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation.  Highlighted topics will include: Special Business Expense Deductions Self-employment Taxes Quarterly Estimated Taxes and More Come ready with your questions. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Pinterest for Ecommerce: The Underrated Traffic & Sales Machine

Feb 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Pinterest isn't just for recipes and home decor—it's a visual search engine with serious buying intent. Learn Pinterest SEO, pin design best practices, shopping features, and how to build a content strategy that drives consistent traffic and sales. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Say What? Product Advertising and Labeling Laws

Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of California and federal advertising and labeling law. Attendees will learn the difference between truthful vs. fraudulent and misleading advertising; business “puffery”; lawful product comparisons; requirements when using terms such as “organic” and “fat free”; required disclosures for certain ingredients such as nuts and other allergens; state and federal product label requirements; and liability for violating advertising and labeling laws.   REGISTER NOW

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Webinar-LSBE (Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL (Small Local Business) and SLBE (Small Local Business Enterprise)

Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) Participants will receive a step by step guide on how to register with Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles vendor registration systems, as well as understanding how to complete the applications. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break

Feb 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Free

  Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series:  Introduction to Entrepreneurship - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Learn how to successfully make the transition from military servicemember to civilian entrepreneur, and how some of the very skills and resources that you developed during military service afford you a competitive advantage.  Topics include:   transitioning from military pay to civilian income, identifying some common mistakes made by first-time entrepreneurs, getting your idea ‘business-ready’, identifying the various pre-Launch, Launch, and post-Launch…

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Webinar – 101 Accounting using WAVE

Feb 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free

  This webinar is intended for participants who do not have a financial background but are seeking a clear and practical introduction to WAVE and essential accounting concepts. Building on our introductory session, we will guide you through navigating and configuring the platform. We will explain the main menu options and use simple, real-world examples to demonstrate everyday business activities such as invoicing, purchasing, importing data, and reconciling bank transactions. Throughout the session, we will focus on building trust, simplifying concepts,…

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Webinar – Business Planning #2

Feb 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics:          Creating a Business Plan          Goal Development          Business Development          Marketing Plans          Advertising Strategies          Financials – Overview Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Finding Funding

Feb 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related.  Capital is critical for all businesses.  The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore, along with the current climate. There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks), equipment financing, tax credits, supplier credit, credit lines, equity lines, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Investors, money invested by family &…

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Webinar – Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees

Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

Have an S Corporation?...Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees Are you an S Corporation shareholder and employee?  Thinking about becoming an S Corporation? Wondering about reasonable compensation for the services that you provide as the S Corporation shareholder and employee? Come ready to learn about: ·       Reasonable Compensation ·       In compliance or not? ·       Options to Consider   Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans

Feb 19 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification is just one certification that offers several benefits to veterans with disabilities who are looking to establish or grow their businesses, including a 3% set-aside requirement by the State of California.  Join us to learn more about how you can take advantage of the DVBE designation and other Veteran designations/certifications. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW

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Customer Retention Economics: Why Keeping Customers Beats Finding New Ones

Feb 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

    Acquisition costs are rising, but retention is where profit lives. Learn to calculate customer lifetime value, reduce churn, implement win-back campaigns, and build systems that keep customers buying again and again. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – California’s New 2026 Laws Every Small Business Owner Should Know

Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol   This webinar will present new California laws effective January 1, 2026 that every small business owner should know, including minimum wage increases, tips, and other employment laws, healthcare, and consumer privacy.   REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – LA County webVEN Registration

Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

If you are looking to do business with the County of Los Angeles, this webinar will give a step-by-step guide on how to register with the LA County registration portal, WebVen.  Register today to learn how you can begin your journey in doing business with the County of Los Angeles. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs

Feb 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

    LLCs, S-Corps and C-Corps each have their own income tax implications and compliance requirements. Learn how it impacts you as a member of an LLC or shareholder in a corporation (S or C ). Instructor: Charles Yacoobian   REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break

Feb 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Free

Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series:  How to Start a Small Business 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea life. Break 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series:  Finding Funding 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM…

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Webinar – The Hybrid Model: Blending Online and Offline Commerce for Maximum Reach

Feb 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

  Pure ecommerce isn't the only path. Learn how to add offline touchpoints—pop-ups, markets, retail partnerships, or local pickup—to build trust, reach new customers, and create experiences that pure online can't match. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – ADA Website Accessibility: The Basics

Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will teach small business owners the basics of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website accessibility, such as understanding the ADA laws; WCAG accessibility standards; alt tags and screen readers; and potential liability for noncompliance. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Creando my Punto de Ventas usando Square

Feb 26 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free

Este seminario web práctico está dirigido a quienes desean aprender a configurar y gestionar Square como su sistema de punto de venta. Square es una opción de pago muy utilizada, conocida por su sencillez y fiabilidad.La sesión cubrirá la configuración inicial, las funciones principales y cómo crear productos, establecer precios y organizar categorías. Mostraremos cómo procesar ventas, gestionar pagos, realizar reembolsos y consultar informes de ventas básicos. Al finalizar el seminario web, se sentirá con la confianza necesaria para utilizar Square…

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March 2026

Webinar – Purchasing Techniques

Mar 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  Do you have purchasing responsibilities, but never really took a formal course? Or perhaps you did and just aren’t connecting the dots between the terms and concepts to the application. Join us for this interactive webinar where we’ll define some terms, see how they apply, and demonstrate some of the pros and cons to purchasing techniques. Instructor: Mike Letson REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – SB(Small Business) Certification

Mar 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Come ready to learn the steps on how to register and complete the Small Business Certification with the State of California.  Why not be eligible in helping the State of California meet the requirement of 23% of contracting dollars being  awarded to certified businesses? Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant

Mar 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

  Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?...Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant Have you filed a business tax return?  Will you file a business tax return?  Are you potentially liable or financially exposed due to your business tax return? Thinking about hiring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper or Accountant and would like some screening tips to help make it a bit easier? Learn about potential resources to explore, questions to ask for rating/ranking the choices, deciding which…

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Webinar – Small Claims Court, Mediation, and Arbitration: Alternatives to Expensive Lawsuits

Mar 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol Legal disputes are usually resolved through state and federal litigation, which can be expensive, time consuming and require representation by an attorney. This webinar will provide small business owners with efficient, cost effective alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as small claims court, mediation, and arbitration; drafting ADR clauses in contracts, pros and cons of ADR, and state and federal ADR laws to be aware of. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Creating my Point of Sales Using Square

Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free

This practical webinar is for those who want to learn how to set up and manage Square as their point-of-sale solution. Square is a widely-used payment option known for its simplicity and reliability. The session will cover initial setup, key features, and how to create products, set prices, and organize categories. We will demonstrate processing sales, managing payments, handling refunds, and reviewing basic sales reports. By the end of the webinar, you will feel confident using Square to manage your…

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